Thought Leaders

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Thought Leaders

The Most Innovative Leaders Use These 3 Mental Models to Unlock Their Best Ideas

Mental models help us to understand things more fully and come up with smarter, more groundbreaking solutions. Here are three mental models you can use to grow, innovate and think differently.

Growing a Business

10 Big Ways to Shine for National Small Business Week (and 5 Things to Avoid)

Every year, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes time to honor America's top small businesses. As one of the country's 33 million small businesses, you are the engine of the nation's economy. Share your story and grow new business by leveraging your connection with your community.

Leadership

How to Own Your Place at the Table as a Minority Leader

Mindset and confidence forged by success are more powerful than any list of stereotypes.

Green Entrepreneur

The SEC's New Climate Transparency Rules Mean Sustainability Isn't Just a Buzzword Anymore — Here's How to Embrace It.

Discover how to openly discuss your organization's activities related to sustainability. When expertly done, accurate and transparent public relations efforts will enhance brand reputation and increase engagement.

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Mark Zuckerberg Announces 'Big AI News'

"We believe Meta AI is now the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

Leadership

You Won't Have a Strong Leadership Presence Until You Master These 5 Attributes

If you are a poor leader internally, you will be a poor leader externally.

Thought Leaders

How to Make the Most of In-Person Gatherings for Remote and Hybrid Teams

Encourage meaningful interactions and draw more value from in-person experiences.

Business News

Renowned Psychologist Adam Grant Says This 3-Step Leadership Method Will Help Fight Employee Burnout

We spoke to the bestselling author at BetterUp's Uplift conference last week.

Thought Leaders

5 Ways to Move Forward After Shutting Down Your Business

Did you have to make the tough decision to close down your business? Here are 5 ways to help you on the journey of recovery from business failure to your new entrepreneurial adventure.

Leadership

These Are the 6 Personality Traits That Set Women Leaders Apart

I have the honor of working with many thriving women entrepreneurs. Here's what I've noticed about their leadership styles.

Leadership

This Emergency Room Doctor Has Seen It All — And in Moments of Failure, He Shares The 2 Things That Help Him Start Again

Here's how an ER doctor grapples with loss, failure and persistence — and how you can do the same.

Thought Leaders

We Live in a Data-Driven World — Here's a Case For Listening to Your Gut Instead

Honing and trusting one's intuition can lead to quicker, more effective decision-making. Here's how to harness the power of listening to your gut to make the best choices.

Leadership

Everyone Talks About Mentors. But What About Sponsors? Here's How They Differ — and Why You Need Both

Sponsorship and mentorship may sound the same, but they have different benefits and should not be carried out in isolation. Within a business, the only truly effective way to implement these processes is to see them as two parts of a cycle that should repeat continually.

Thought Leaders

Many of Your Employees Are Probably Healing From Past Workplace Trauma. Here's How You Can Help Empower Them.

There is no magic way of healing people of their preexisting workplace trauma — but leaders can (and should want to) help.

Marketing

How to Overtake Your Competition With Creative Brand Precision

Here's how challenger brands can stand out through striking design and how they draw a clear line between them and the incumbents.